As persons with disabilities age, they may experience increasing difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADL) (i.e., dressing, showering), & instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) (i.e., ambulation, doing laundry, grocery shopping) because their 'fitness reserve' is much lower compared to the general population. Not building high enough fitness levels in youth & young adults could create substantial difficulty in later adulthood. Also a certain level of strength is needed to push a wheelchair or ambulate with an assistive aid.
See: http://www.ncpad.org/director/fact_sheet.php?sheet=792 for this month's column
Weight Smart: Introducing Christine Pellegrini
Starting in April, we will launch a new column entitled, "Weight Smart", which will focus on weight management & behavioral strategies to help you control or lose weight. With over 68% of U.S. adults considered overweight & 33% considered obese, weight management has been an increasingly popular topic, not only for adults but also for children.
Read the Weight Smart column at http://www.ncpad.org/yourwrites/fact_sheet.php?sheet=793 .
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